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David Scott Obituary
August 27, 1947 - January 11, 2025
Tacoma, Washington - It is with great sadness that sisters Linda Matsusaka and Laura Bartley share the death of their brother, who passed away from complications of Lewy body dementia.
Dave was born in Tacoma, Wash., to Richard and Edna (Harper) Ulianich and lived there his entire life. He attended Holy Cross Elementary School and Wilson High School and received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Puget Sound. He retired as an accountant for the City of Tacoma, where he spent most of his career.
He was a decorated member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War from March 1968 to December 1969. He was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant (E5) and was a member of the United States Army Reserve until February 1974.
One of his greatest joys was playing the drums. He loved baseball and played in adult softball leagues for many years. He was also an active member of Holy Cross Parish.
Dave is survived by his sisters, Linda Ulianich Matsusaka (Gene) and Laura Ulianich Bartley (Don); nephews and nieces John (Jia), James, and Joanne Matsusaka; Darrick (Sarah) and Justin Bartley; great nieces Elise Matsusaka and Luci Backues; great nephews Theo Matsusaka, Grayson and Jackson Bartley; and favorite cousin, Donald Surina.
Family services will be held in the spring.
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Robert Diaz
March 8, 2025
Dave "Gator" in his natural environment, somewhere at a softball tournament. I met Gator when we played softball for Red Robin in the 80´s. We hung out together for many years after our playing days. He became a part of our family, our kids were enamored with him. Unfortunately life sometimes gets in the way. We would reach out to each other occasionally to remind each other of our friendship. The epitome of a ballplayer, I always looked up to him. I´m heart broken that he is gone, I sent him a text message during the World Series letting him know I was rooting for his Dodgers. You are missed my friend.
Julie Diaz
March 8, 2025
Julie Diaz
March 8, 2025
Dave, (Gator)
So many fond memories with you.
What comes to mind is what a solid guy you were with a kind demeanor, a great sense of humor (nvr will forget your joke about chocolate cover dog poop at the Mexican restaurant!), and how you enjoyed hanging out with the kids. They have mentioned their fond memories of you many times over the years.
We wish we could have said good by to you. You are loved. We will miss you. We wish you a very fond farewell until we meet up again.
Bob, Julie and Ramona
Karen Carbaugh Petrovich
February 20, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. Dave and our girls softball team goes way back to early 80´s. We first meet him and his friend Ron as they were watching our practices in the Ruston area. After easy conversations they both became fast friends but Dave was my favorite, just a sweet and kind friend. He had a knack to create smiles and laughter. I am so sorry for your loss. I have thought of him often over the years which always made me smile and the sweet friendship.
Joe Hagala
February 20, 2025
I´m saddened to hear of Daves passing. Gator as he was known by myself and many others who played softball with him. I talked with and visited him as often as I could. I will miss my friend!!
And as him and I always began or ended our conversations.....
CHOMP!!!
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